2000 SsangYong Rexton vs. 1993 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2000 SsangYong Rexton is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 2,874 cc (5 cylinders), 2000 SsangYong Rexton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 SsangYong Rexton (118 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1993 Toyota Carina. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 SsangYong Rexton should accelerate faster than 1993 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 SsangYong Rexton weights approximately 716 kg more than 1993 Toyota Carina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2000 SsangYong Rexton (256 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Toyota Carina. (146 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2000 SsangYong Rexton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 SsangYong Rexton | 1993 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | SsangYong | Toyota |
| Model | Rexton | Carina |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1993 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2874 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 256 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89.1 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.4 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1851 kg | 1135 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2590 mm |
